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Closing the gender data gap in healthcare
Now more than ever, data is at the center of engagement and decision making. Healthcare and life sciences are no exception: data is central to discussions about public health and is core to enabling continued scientific advancement. The accelerated digitalization of healthcare during the pandemic has only expanded the amount of health-related data available—and cemented the key role that it plays in care delivery, disease prediction and diagnosis, biopharma and medtech innovation, and patient outcomes. Despite the exponential growth in data generated across the healthcare ecosystem, notable gaps remain. One such area is women’s health, in which gaps span the entire data value chain—from defining women’s health (pre–data generation) to…
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Does oral health influence brain health? New data outline link
Share on PinterestCould oral health have a bearing on brain health? Image credit: NICK VEASEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images. Brain health affects how well the brain functions in various aspects of life. Multiple factors contribute to positive brain health, including lifestyle choices and habits. Data from a recent study suggest that poor oral health may be linked to poor brain health. Further research is needed to fully understand how oral health impacts brain health. The human brain controls body functions — its health greatly influences a person’s well-being. There is still much about the brain that researchers are still working to understand, including what factors influence brain health. In a new…